Saguache County Health Data
Saguache County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.9 per 100K
Dentists
46.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Saguache County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saguache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saguache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saguache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saguache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saguache County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over one-fifth of Saguache County residents report poor health
Health data brief for Saguache County, Colorado.
Health surveys show that 21.9% of the population in Saguache County reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The county has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 12.3%, a figure that is higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, which is aligned with the national average of 77 years but lower than the state average of 78.2 years. Mental health provider availability is 120 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Saguache County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Saguache County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.